SDRLEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Seadrill Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +14.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 36 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Seadrill Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (71): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Quality (13): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SDRL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $80 |
| 29 June 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $80 |
| 29 June 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SDRL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Seadrill Limited published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and related discussion.
Why it matters — SDRL watchers can review management's own commentary on the quarter and outlook directly from the call transcript.
Seadrill raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded expectations, driven by higher operating activity, improved day rates, and execution on major rig projects.
Why it matters — The improved guidance suggests stronger-than-expected operational performance and financial momentum for Seadrill going forward.
Seadrill reported Q2 earnings of $0.47 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share and improving from a loss of $0.68 per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that Seadrill's financial performance is trending in a positive direction compared to analyst expectations and the prior-year period.
Seadrill announced its second quarter 2026 results, reporting financial performance for the period. The company also increased its full-year guidance for 2026.
Why it matters — A raised full-year outlook alongside the quarterly results indicates improved expected performance, which is a key signal for Seadrill watchers tracking the company's trajectory.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Seadrill Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $45 to $80. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Seadrill Ltd., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Seadrill Ltd. 36 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Seadrill Ltd. ranks 36 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (71 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +14.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Seadrill Ltd. 36 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Seadrill Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SDRL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $45 to $80 over the next 12 months.
Seadrill Ltd. returned +65.4% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Seadrill Limited is a prominent offshore drilling contractor that provides effective drilling solutions to the global oil and gas industry. The company's core business involves the ownership and operation of drilling rigs, which are essential for exploring and extracting hydrocarbons from the seabed.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 10 Aug 2026): "Seadrill Limited (SDRL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seadrill Limited published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and related discussion.
Seadrill Limited is a prominent offshore drilling contractor that provides effective drilling solutions to the global oil and gas industry. The company's core business involves the ownership and operation of drilling rigs, which are essential for exploring and extracting hydrocarbons from the seabed. Seadrill Limited specializes in high-specification drilling units, which includes semi-submersibles, jack-up rigs, and deepwater drillships, catering to various types of offshore drilling activities. Seadrill plays a pivotal role in the energy sector by enabling access to underwater oil reserves that are otherwise difficult to reach. Its operations directly impact the exploration capabilities of major energy corporations, facilitating the development and production of offshore oil fields. The company’s expertise and advanced fleet contribute significantly to fulfilling the growing global energy demands. With a global footprint, Seadrill Limited has established itself as a critical player in the offshore drilling market. It operates in multiple geographical regions, responding to the increasing complexity and scale of offshore projects. Headquartered in Bermuda, the organization combines operational excellence with a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, reinforcing its position in the highly competitive oil and gas industry.
CEO Mr. Samir Ali · 3,000 employees · United States · https://www.seadrill.com